Twitter Reacts As Ravindra Jadeja Leads India's Fightback on Day 2 Against Australia

Ajinkya Rahane and Cheteshwar Pujara’s defiance ensured that India did not lose any more wickets after they suffered back-to-back blows in the form of Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma late in the evening and finish the day at 2/96 after a brilliant bowling performance from Ravindra Jadeja and Jasprit Bumrah helped the visitors bowl Australia out for 338 on the second afternoon at the SCG.

The morning session once again proved to be a stop-start affair thanks to the typical Sydney weather. India started the day with Mohammed Siraj and Jasprit Bumrah consistently employing on the leg-side ploy against Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne.

As a result, the runs proved to be difficult to come by. Mohammed Siraj was brilliant in his line and length, especially against Steve Smith, who was constantly troubled with the extra bounce. Just 22 runs came in the first 11 overs, however, Smith and Labuschage ensured that they equal to the task.

The duo soon went on to complete the 100-run-stand but just as it looked as if Labuschagne was warming for a three-figure score, he got dismissed against the run of play after he failed to punch Ravindra Jadeja off the backfoot as Ajinkya Rahane completed a sharp low catch.

Matthew Wade came out in T20 mode as he consistently attacked Jadeja by employing the sweep shot. With Hanuma Vihari putting his body on the line at short-leg, Wade couldn’t reap the rewards.

As a result, his impatience grew at the crease, eventually leading to play a horrendous shot- an attempted flick across the line- similar to what he played during the first innings in Melbourne- to give Bumrah an easy catch at long-on.

Steve Smith, on the other hand, continued to look imperious and completely unfazed at the other end as he started dealing in fours soon after getting to his 30th half-century. Smith ensured that he stayed unbeaten at Lunch even as Australia lost yet another wicket in the form of Cameron Green, who registered a 21-ball duck thanks to a sharp nip-backer by Jasprit Bumrah on what proved to be the last ball of the morning session.

It was a perfect set-up from the champion fast bowler where he drew Green forward with a perfect delivery in the corridor of uncertainty before pushing him back further back with a bumper and then finally getting one to tail back in sharply with pace to beat the defense of the all-rounder.

Bumrah continued with the set-up against Australian captain Tim Paine immediately after the Lunch break before getting one to jag back in to bamboozle his stumps.

Steve Smith proceeded to convert his start into a 27th Test ton but wickets continued to tumble at the other end as Jadeja knocked over Pat Cummins and Nathan Lyon while Mohammed Siraj dismissed Mitchell Starc, who played an enterprising knock of 30-ball 24.

Steve Smith proved to be the last Australian wicket to fall thanks to the brilliance of Ravindra Jadeja, who came running from deep square-leg before nailing a direct throw, meaning Australia was eventually dismissed for 338 despite being 3-232 at one stage

India needed a strong start from its opening duo of Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill and that is exactly what they got as the duo accumulated 70 runs in 26 overs.

This was India’s first 50+ opening partnership after 15 innings in overseas Tests.

Shubman Gill once again looked a class apart while Rohit Sharma too looked quite comfortable during his 77-ball 26 before Josh Hazlewood ended his stay with a brilliant return catch. Gill, meanwhile, continued to impress with his imperious strokeplay which included nonchalant pulls, sumptuous backfoot punches, and inside-out cover-drive against Nathan Lyon.

The right-hander soon went on to compile his maiden Test fifty and in the process, he became the fourth-youngest Indian opener to score a 50 outside Asia.

But just as it looked like the young opener was looking prime for a big knock, Pat Cummins relentlessness outside the off-stump finally paid off as he induced an outside edge of his KKR teammates bat to land India second blow. But Rahane and Pujara’s defiance ensured that India for through the nervy last hour without the loss of any more wickets.

Here’s how Twitter reacted:

Youngest Indian opener to score 50+ score in Australia (Test)

Shubman Gill 21Y 121D (7 Jan 2021)*
KL Rahul 22Y 263D (6 Jan 2015)
VVS Laxman 25Y 62D (2 Jan 2000)
V Sehwag 25Y 67D (26 Dec 2003)
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Shubman Gill looks the part,times the ball so well. #<!---->A<!---->U<!---->S<!---->v<!---->I<!---->N<!---->D

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Shubman Gill looked so calm and played so well. Cummins gets the wicket, Cam Green with a great catch. Gill has a huge future ahead of him though. Looks the goods. ???? #<!---->A<!---->U<!---->S<!---->v<!---->I<!---->N<!---->D

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https://twitter.com/benjonescricket/status/1347416991536177154?s=19

https://twitter.com/ArjunNamboo/status/1347429516679921664

You have to feel for Mayank. They never bowled like this at Adelaide or Melbourne.

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Calmness personified is Shubman Gill! Very unlike someone who’s just into his second Test and all of only 21. Hope this is just the start of many big things to come from him. #<!---->A<!---->U<!---->S<!---->v<!---->I<!---->N<!---->D

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https://twitter.com/benjonescricket/status/1347416991536177154

https://twitter.com/ArjunNamboo/status/1347429516679921664?s=19

Shubman Gill's First class Records. 2372 runs at an average of 69.76, Amazing. p<!---->i<!---->c<!---->.<!---->t<!---->w<!---->i<!---->t<!---->t<!---->e<!---->r<!---->.<!---->c<!---->o<!---->m<!---->/<!---->2<!---->5<!---->k<!---->U<!---->q<!---->1<!---->z<!---->E<!---->X<!---->R

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Indian fans watching Shubman Gill's potential ? p<!---->i<!---->c<!---->.<!---->t<!---->w<!---->i<!---->t<!---->t<!---->e<!---->r<!---->.<!---->c<!---->o<!---->m<!---->/<!---->p<!---->7<!---->z<!---->6<!---->z<!---->o<!---->M<!---->X<!---->y<!---->0

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For someone playing only his 2nd test match @RealShubmanGill looks very assured at the wicket. Good solid defence, positive stroke play and clarity of thought. Definitely has a very bright future for India in all the 3 formats. #<!---->A<!---->U<!---->S<!---->v<!---->s<!---->I<!---->N<!---->D

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Cricbuzz Stats – Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill is the first opening pair for India to play 20+ overs outside Asia in an innings since 2010 Centurion Test match.

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Rohit Sharma's first six against Australia was against Nathan Bracken in 2007 T20 WC semi-final. But he waited ten more matches against Australia to hit his second six – in 2010.

Fast forward a decade later, Rohit is the first player to hit 100 sixes against Australia.#<!---->A<!---->U<!---->S<!---->v<!---->I<!---->N<!---->D

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Happy Shubman Gill day everyone h<!---->t<!---->t<!---->p<!---->s<!---->:<!---->/<!---->/<!---->t<!---->.<!---->c<!---->o<!---->/<!---->9<!---->S<!---->T<!---->j<!---->c<!---->C<!---->8<!---->e<!---->b<!---->8

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International six No.424 for Rohit Sharma!

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Rohit v Lyon is the Test version of Hardik Pandya v Zampa. The spinner knows the batsman will come at him, the batsman knows the spinner can get him out & neither will die wondering. This is boxing without a ring #<!---->A<!---->U<!---->S<!---->v<!---->I<!---->N<!---->D

— Bharat Sundaresan (@beastieboy07) J<!---->a<!---->n<!---->u<!---->a<!---->r<!---->y<!----> <!---->8<!---->,<!----> <!---->2<!---->0<!---->2<!---->1

50+ Runs opening partnership for team India after 15 innings. Happy Tears ?#<!---->I<!---->N<!---->D<!---->v<!---->s<!---->A<!---->U<!---->S

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If DRS was available in the 2008 SCG Test, would India have won the Test?

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In many ways, my moment of the match. Sensational from @<!---->i<!---->m<!---->j<!---->a<!---->d<!---->e<!---->j<!---->a

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Seemingly impossible that only Jadeja the fielder could have made possible. Not just the accuracy of the throw but the sheer speed of the throw was the key to that run out. Absolutely brilliant!
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Pro Tip: Never attempt to run when Sir @<!---->i<!---->m<!---->j<!---->a<!---->d<!---->e<!---->j<!---->a is on the ball, never ??
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What sets Steve Smith apart from other batsmen is that if he focuses 120 % on the first ball he faces, its 150% on the 200th ball he faces. A true great!#<!---->I<!---->N<!---->D<!---->v<!---->s<!---->A<!---->U<!---->S

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Jadeja bowled just 3 overs on day 1 but he was the star on day two with 4 wickets – Labuschagne, Wade, Cummins, Lyon and run-out of Smith – One of the great all-rounders ever even with limited opportunity he is getting in overseas. p<!---->i<!---->c<!---->.<!---->t<!---->w<!---->i<!---->t<!---->t<!---->e<!---->r<!---->.<!---->c<!---->o<!---->m<!---->/<!---->k<!---->O<!---->l<!---->g<!---->7<!---->6<!---->4<!---->2<!---->D<!---->M

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https://twitter.com/Naveen99688812/status/1347392326637809667?s=09

Jadeja wow that’s some run out, don’t take him on! #<!---->A<!---->U<!---->S<!---->v<!---->I<!---->N<!---->D

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First Ashwin and now #<!---->J<!---->a<!---->d<!---->e<!---->j<!---->a too rising to the challenges of Australia when India needs them most. With Smith' run out wicket, Jaddu effectively got a 5 wicket haul.

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https://twitter.com/benjonescricket/status/1347369214898823169?s=19

Bumrah equals Starc for most wickets in overs 81-95 in Australia since 2018 in Tests – Look at the average. Gold p<!---->i<!---->c<!---->.<!---->t<!---->w<!---->i<!---->t<!---->t<!---->e<!---->r<!---->.<!---->c<!---->o<!---->m<!---->/<!---->R<!---->7<!---->H<!---->P<!---->t<!---->P<!---->h<!---->L<!---->l<!---->f

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https://twitter.com/JasmineJSports/status/1347369518167855106?s=19

Bumrah with the second new ball so far: 5-3-4-2. Just what you expect from the leader of the attack. #<!---->A<!---->U<!---->S<!---->v<!---->I<!---->N<!---->D

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Jasprit Bumrah with the second new ball here: 29 balls, 4 runs, two wickets. #<!---->A<!---->U<!---->S<!---->v<!---->I<!---->N<!---->D

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All class. Only one bowler. Special.

Jasprit Bumrah! What a gem.

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Australians relaxing that it's finally the lunch time

Meanwhile Bumrah on the last ball: p<!---->i<!---->c<!---->.<!---->t<!---->w<!---->i<!---->t<!---->t<!---->e<!---->r<!---->.<!---->c<!---->o<!---->m<!---->/<!---->C<!---->X<!---->x<!---->B<!---->1<!---->b<!---->F<!---->q<!---->t<!---->T

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https://twitter.com/benjonescricket/status/1347354257721319425?s=19

Jadeja has twice taken 1-6 off overs this innings. He sucks you in.

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Draw him forward, push him back, push him back further all with deliveries that leave the tall right-hander & then slip in the in-ducker that’s full & destined to hit the pads. Masterclass on how to set a batsman up from Jasprit Bumrah to Cam Green, the 1-1-1-2 trick #<!---->A<!---->U<!---->S<!---->v<!---->I<!---->N<!---->D

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Jasprit Bumrah's over to Green was beautiful. A pitch-up ball, a bouncer, but fundamentally three balls on almost identical spots, moving differently – one with no movement, one squaring him up, one honing in on the pads. Superb. #<!---->A<!---->U<!---->S<!---->v<!---->I<!---->N<!---->D p<!---->i<!---->c<!---->.<!---->t<!---->w<!---->i<!---->t<!---->t<!---->e<!---->r<!---->.<!---->c<!---->o<!---->m<!---->/<!---->U<!---->X<!---->u<!---->O<!---->U<!---->u<!---->i<!---->B<!---->H<!---->I

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Bumrah's 20th over: five balls, one beauty that beat the bat, two on a length in the corridor of uncertainty, one short, one full. One wicket. What a bowler. What a joy to watch him.

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Classic Steve Smith.#<!---->A<!---->U<!---->S<!---->v<!---->I<!---->N<!---->D p<!---->i<!---->c<!---->.<!---->t<!---->w<!---->i<!---->t<!---->t<!---->e<!---->r<!---->.<!---->c<!---->o<!---->m<!---->/<!---->h<!---->B<!---->c<!---->L<!---->6<!---->z<!---->B<!---->n<!---->S<!---->2

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Ricky Ponting on Seven: “Matthew Wade needs to have a lot more game awareness…what he's done by getting out is expose Cameron Green to the new ball, a guy in his third Test, and for mine that is just not thinking enough about the situation of the game.”#<!---->A<!---->U<!---->S<!---->v<!---->I<!---->N<!---->D

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https://twitter.com/im_yash2307/status/1347346799661510656?s=19

https://twitter.com/benjonescricket/status/1347346897716056067?s=19

Horrible again from Wade. Seriously.

WTF was that ??‍♂️

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Wade gone, Vihari must be the happiest. #<!---->A<!---->U<!---->S<!---->v<!---->I<!---->N<!---->D

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Jaddu with the breakthrough India needed! Great catch at first slip by Rahane. Stopping Labuschagne 9 short of a ton. ???? #<!---->A<!---->U<!---->S<!---->v<!---->I<!---->N<!---->D

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Waking up at 4.30am to watch the game….rain stops play after half an hour. And now the wait…this Test match is testing the love for the sport. Properly. #<!---->A<!---->u<!---->s<!---->v<!---->I<!---->n<!---->d

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In whatever way Ajinkya Rahane is remembered as a Test batsman in years to come, you could never deny him a position in the top 3 Indian slip catchers of all time #<!---->A<!---->U<!---->S<!---->v<!---->I<!---->N<!---->D

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Sir Ravindra Jadeja, bohot dua lagegi bhai hum sabki. ❤

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Rahane at slip to a spinner is *kisses fingers*

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Marnus Labuschagne out in the 90s.#<!---->A<!---->U<!---->S<!---->v<!---->I<!---->N<!---->D #<!---->A<!---->U<!---->S<!---->v<!---->s<!---->I<!---->N<!---->D #<!---->I<!---->N<!---->D<!---->v<!---->A<!---->U<!---->S p<!---->i<!---->c<!---->.<!---->t<!---->w<!---->i<!---->t<!---->t<!---->e<!---->r<!---->.<!---->c<!---->o<!---->m<!---->/<!---->i<!---->m<!---->s<!---->z<!---->h<!---->T<!---->b<!---->u<!---->q<!---->o

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False shot percentage in this Test:

Day 1 – 9.6%
Day 2 – 14.5%#<!---->A<!---->U<!---->S<!---->v<!---->I<!---->N<!---->D

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India's original nightmare for this tour, the Smith-Labuschagne partnership, comes home to roost in the third Test #<!---->A<!---->U<!---->S<!---->v<!---->I<!---->N<!---->D

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